Alcohol Support Worker

Job Overview

Unique? Yes, you are and so are we – the country’s first community detoxification service, in operation since 1976.

Passionate about care? Yes, you are and so are we – we were graded as ‘Outstanding in Care’ from the CQC at our last inspection.

Skilled? Yes, you are and so are – we achieve amazing outcomes for people undergoing detox and rehab.

We would be thrilled if you would apply for the job as Alcohol Support Worker at our Alcohol Service. We are eager for you to bring your diverse skills and passion for providing care.

Main duties of the job

You will be able to build on your previous experiences by providing specialist support to our clients undergoing detoxification and rehabilitation.

You will be able to facilitate group sessions where clients will be supported by you in learning a range of coping skills.

You will be a key worker to clients undergoing rehabilitation, supporting them in to meet their chosen outcomes, including around their recovery goals and their emotional wellbeing.

You will use your well-developed communication skills to create and sustain relationships with clients that inspire them in their recovery journeys.

Working for our organisation

St. Anne's wants to reward its employees for their hard work. Employee benefits include;

• Rising 20 to 25 days plus statutory bank holidays
• 24 Hour Employee Assistance Programme
• Continuous opportunities for ongoing training and career development
• Cycle To Work scheme
• Refer A Friend recruitment initiative
• Flexible working opportunities (where applicable) upon successful completion of probation period
• Group Personal Pension Scheme
• Discounted income protection scheme
• Free car parking at most services
• Free life assurance cover

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

Ensuring that clients receive a level of care, support and encouragement appropriate to their needs and wishes and in accordance with the values and beliefs of St. Anne’s Community Services and its Code of Practice.

Following a person-centred planning approach, with relevant consultation and client involvement.

Making a commitment to the process of involving clients in all aspects of the organisation.

Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team to support clients through a residential alcohol detoxification programme.

Facilitating group sessions. These include, but not limited to, community meetings, alcohol and health awareness, relapse prevention, anxiety management, music therapy, relaxation, and assertive communication.

Act as a key worker to clients in the rehabilitation programme, which will include completing risk assessments and recovery support plans.

The role does involve shift work, including sleep-in shifts, weekends, and Bank Holidays.

Person specification

Alcohol Services

Essential criteria

• Ability to work with the client group in a residential setting, including group and one-to-one work
• Ability to provide an appropriate level of care and support to clients
• Level of verbal and written communication skills sufficient to establish good working relationships and maintain accurate records

Desirable criteria

• Knowledge of relapse prevention and motivational interventions

St. Anne’s is working to actively promote equality, diversity and inclusion.

We want people from underrepresented groups such as disabled, black and ethnic minority, Lesbian, Gay, Bi, Trans, and non-binary (LGBTQ+) communities to apply for all our roles.

St. Anne's is a Disability Confident employer. We are actively working to recruit and retain people with disabilities and long-term health conditions into our work force. If you are an applicant who has a disability, you will be offered an interview if you meet the essential criteria for the job. Please contact recruitment on 0113 243 5151 opt 5 if you require any reasonable adjustments.

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Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

• Alcohol Support Worker (PDF, 216.4KB)

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name Jonathan Philpott Job title Manager Email address ***email_hidden*** Telephone number 07973388645